Comparison

Timecode Marker vs ReelWERK

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Timecode Marker

Streamline video editing by quickly creating timecode stamps. These markers help identify crucial moments or errors in footage. Sync with your camcorder for precise reference.

Highlights
  • Generate PDF, CSV, and text reports
  • iOS and macOS split-screen support
  • Customizable label text
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • macOS keyboard shortcuts
Features
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Shortcut for Creating Timecode Stamps. Speed up your video editing workflow with timecode stamps. Use these markers as references to quickly identify mistakes or key moments in long video footage. (Sync the timecode with your camcorder and ensure its timecode is set to Free Run.) Key features: 1. PDF, CSV, and text report generation. 2. Native iOS and macOS split-screen support. 3. Customizable label text. 4. iCloud sync and backup across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. 5. macOS keyboard shortcuts supported.

About

ReelWERK

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for visual artists, including film slates, timecode generators, camera calculators, and virtual directors' viewfinders. It simplifies production workflows with features like customizable green screens and 3D tracking capabilities.

Highlights
  • Film Slate & LTC Timecode Generator
  • Camera Calculators (Depth of Field, Field of View)
  • Test Charts & Color Charts
  • Customizable Green Screen
  • Virtual Camera & 3D Tracking
  • Directors Viewfinder
  • Sun-Time Calculator
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Welcome to ReelWERK – The award winning accessible toolkit for all visual artists! [Film Slate & LTC Timecode Generator]: - Streamline your production with a digital slate and accurate, multi-device timecode synchronization. [Camera Calculators]: - Master depth of field, field of view, and other essential calculations effortlessly. [Test Charts]: - Test cameras and lenses with ease or export Color Charts for use in the 3d program of your choice. [Customizable Green Screen]: - Transform your phone screen into a versatile green screen with various tracking markers and customizable colors. [Virtual Camera & 3D Tracking]: - Film and 3D track simultaneously for dynamic shots. Get both the video and detailed tracking data effortlessly. [Directors Viewfinder]: - Simulate shots with ease using our virtual directors viewfinder, replicating different cameras. [Camera Database]: - Select your camera model from our camera database or add your own. [Sun-Time Calculator]: - Plan your shoots with precision, knowing exactly when the sun will rise, set, and more. And that's just the beginning! ReelWERK is committed to evolving with your needs, with many more tools in the pipeline. Elevate your craft, simplify your workflow, and make every frame count with ReelWERK. We eagerly await your feedback to shape the future of ReelWERK together! Winner of the 2024 Schülermedienpreis Created by Aedan Diez Interface by Silvan Wolff

Screenshots

Timecode Marker4 screens
ReelWERK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ReelWERK at Free against Timecode Marker's $1.99. ReelWERK also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Timecode Marker's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ReelWERK is free to download; Timecode Marker costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReelWERK holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timecode Marker has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timecode Marker ships an update weekly, ReelWERK every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Timecode Marker versus ReelWERK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimecode MarkerReelWERK
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBIG STORY FILMMAKING SERVICESILVAN CASPAR WOLFF

In-app purchases

None

Timecode Marker

No in-app purchases

None

ReelWERK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timecode Marker free?
Timecode Marker costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReelWERK free?
ReelWERK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Timecode Marker or ReelWERK?
ReelWERK is rated higher. Timecode Marker averages 3.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ReelWERK averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Timecode Marker or ReelWERK have ads?
Neither Timecode Marker nor ReelWERK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timecode Marker or ReelWERK?
Timecode Marker ships an update weekly, and ReelWERK every 2 months. Most recently, Timecode Marker was updated on November 3, 2026 and ReelWERK on November 3, 2026.

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